Constipation

Nux vom is a useful remedy for constipation - especially if caused by the wrong diet or over indulgence,
If you have been drinking too much and generally partying too much, then you may need this remedy.
If you feel sick but can't be sick - if you are constipated and feel queasy after over-indulgence then this remedy may help.
Over-indulgence in rich foods, coffee and other stimulants can cause various digestive problems.
The best thing to do after taking the remedy would be to change your lifestyle. Drink less - eat less, and take the right kind of food and drink. Eat less fat, coffee, tea, alcohol (none would be better!), and eat more pulses, wholegrains, fresh fruit and vegetables.

Take regular exercise - even gentle walking can help combat constipation - by keeping the gut moving.

A diet of coffee and cigarettes is just asking for trouble. Its like having a porsche and putting low grade fuel in it.
Eventually it will break down.
You must give your body the essential foods, vitamins and minerals it needs to do its job properly.(see health tips)

Constipation may be caused by not drinking enough water - try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
It may also be caused by eating too many processed foods.
The gut needs fibre to keep it healthy and give it something to grip onto as it carries out digestion.
If you are eating too many processed foods and not enough fibre you can suffer badly from constipation.
Eating more fruit and vegetables and more fibre can keep the gut healthy and moving.

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